Science & Mathematics - 20 June 2006

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How would we go about mining an asteroid? How would we keep
things from flying around and escaping, or, becoming dangerous
space junk?

2006-06-20 11:36:36 · 5 answers · asked by kucitizenx 4 in Physics

Can you handle mischievous math? Well let’s find out…

Tell me - what is the value of one-half of two-thirds of three-quarters of four-fifths of five-sixths of six-sevenths of seven-eights of eight-ninths of nine-tenths of one thousand?

P.S. ~ and yes, there is a real mathematical answer/explanation to this problem. The task is can you tell me what that answer/explanation is?

2006-06-20 11:36:07 · 22 answers · asked by Answers Anyone 4 in Mathematics

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How would we go about mining and colonizing the major moons
and asteroids? What substances would we be likely to get?

2006-06-20 11:34:43 · 8 answers · asked by kucitizenx 4 in Earth Sciences & Geology

In the equation v = 4/3 pi r^3 why does the 4/3 come up?

2006-06-20 11:34:23 · 4 answers · asked by professional student 4 in Mathematics

Or if we were struck next to a lighting, would we feel the heat or not?

2006-06-20 11:33:29 · 11 answers · asked by Omer S 2 in Weather

2006-06-20 11:32:31 · 14 answers · asked by oneblondepilgrim 6 in Biology

2006-06-20 11:28:58 · 25 answers · asked by Ed 1 in Other - Science

2006-06-20 11:28:35 · 19 answers · asked by Rosheeba B 1 in Earth Sciences & Geology

so -0.65 - (-1.28)+ -5/2 =

2006-06-20 11:26:16 · 5 answers · asked by schoolboi_000 1 in Mathematics

2006-06-20 11:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Earth Sciences & Geology

Is lighting more hotter than the surface of the sun?

2006-06-20 11:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by Omer S 2 in Weather

Like millions of years ago when early hominids were no smarter than the average ape what challenges did our early ancestors face that caused offspring to have bigger and bigger brains?

2006-06-20 11:16:17 · 13 answers · asked by Professor Armitage 7 in Other - Science

What do you believe in? Do you believe in them or don't you believe in them? Including ghosts, spirts, ufo's and psychic abilities.

2006-06-20 11:15:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Science

If living things keep on dying due to lack of water from the past millions of years then why don't they evolve such that they don't need water anymore.

2006-06-20 11:11:11 · 14 answers · asked by Capt. Jack Sparrow 2 in Biology

2006-06-20 11:10:43 · 14 answers · asked by arsenio2112 2 in Astronomy & Space

2006-06-20 11:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weather

2006-06-20 11:07:35 · 11 answers · asked by MaryJane 2 in Physics

Consider u r being a dentist in the future, why will u choose it as ur career choice,and what qualities will u have . also, how will u be and do that ?

2006-06-20 11:01:50 · 7 answers · asked by abuamin55 2 in Other - Science

I know that there is some 3 initial name for the signs of a stroke, or a mini stroke of some sort..something to do with iso-something. If any of you know what am I talking about could you let me know please...

2006-06-20 11:00:44 · 9 answers · asked by Kristy 1 in Medicine

I recently mixed Bleach and Varnish remover and was surprised when it was a little over 100 degrees. Because when I poured them they were both room temperature or a little below. Anyone know why that would be?

2006-06-20 11:00:01 · 13 answers · asked by Mitch J 2 in Chemistry

N 29* 50.0801'
W095*25.877'

2006-06-20 10:59:57 · 7 answers · asked by Don R 1 in Geography

2006-06-20 10:59:07 · 6 answers · asked by hilldebrandt 1 in Weather

2006-06-20 10:58:39 · 9 answers · asked by Drs P 2 in Chemistry

A) A bag contains 4 white balls, 3 red balls and 5 blue blues. A ball is selected and not put back. A second ball is selected. What is the probabilty that both balls are white?

B) Five Players line up, What is the probabailty that they are in aplha order by their names?

My answers:
A = 1/11
B = 1/120

2006-06-20 10:58:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

2006-06-20 10:57:46 · 10 answers · asked by joseph y 1 in Physics

2006-06-20 10:55:22 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

Isnt a mirror just an image of the surroundings? If I stand three inches from the mirror shouldnt i be able to see everything clearly regardless of my poor eyesight?

2006-06-20 10:54:32 · 10 answers · asked by Robert T 2 in Biology

My Uncle has a question I'm asking for him: Why is it that so many continent, country and state names end in "a"? Africa, America, Antarctica, Australia, China, Indianna, Minnesota, Canada... I know there are many different origins for place names, but is there some meaning to the prevalence of "a"? Particularly among continent names... Anyone know?

2006-06-20 10:53:36 · 16 answers · asked by C 2 in Geography

Possible?
Probable?
Improbable?
Impossible?

Support your answer.

2006-06-20 10:46:51 · 15 answers · asked by Toxxikation 3 in Physics

i have been wondering for awhile now

2006-06-20 10:45:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space